🌱 Patch AM: Why rescuers want Marina del Rey residents watching local pelicans closely now

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In today's newsletter:

• Why rescuers want Marina del Rey residents watching local pelicans closely now

Also on today's calendar: DOCKSIDE BRUNCH (LIVE MUSIC) — PLAYA PROVISIONS and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Morning rain, some heavy, temps: high: 63, low: 57.
• Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brown Pelican Found with Slashed Throat in Marina del Rey (yovenice.com) — A seriously injured brown pelican was recently found in Marina del Rey with a slashed throat pouch, and rescuers say quick reporting likely saved her life. The bird is recovering after intensive surgery, and wildlife groups are urging residents to report any injured pelicans locally and to contact state authorities with tips about possible wildlife crimes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Marina del Rey

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• Baby Storytime
  Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del Rey Library, 4533 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• DOCKSIDE BRUNCH (LIVE MUSIC) — PLAYA PROVISIONS
  Playa Provisions , 119 Culver Blvd , Playa Del Rey
  12:00 pm
• Nature and wildlife tour aboard the Dolphin Boat
  Fisherman's Village , 13755 Fiji Way , Marina Del Rey
  12:00 pm
• Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles
  The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey , 4375 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Dungeons and Dragons Character Workshop
  Lloyd Taber Library-Marina del Rey Library , 4533 Admiralty Way , Marina Del Rey
  2:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Gala hosted by By Your Side Dance Studio
  By Your Side Dance Studio Marina Del Rey , 2929 Washington Blvd 2nd Floor , Marina Del Rey
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Quilting Class
  Washington Irving Branch Library
  12:00 pm
• Walk-in Tutoring With Sarah
  Washington Irving Branch Library
  1:00 pm
• Kids Block Building Hour
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  3:00 pm
• Beginner's Yoga
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Moovin' & Groovin'
  Hyde Park Miriam Matthews Branch Library
  11:00 am
• Ice at Santa Monica presented by Disney+ and Hulu
  Ice at Santa Monica , 1324 5th St , Santa Monica
  12:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Wanted Vinyl Records
  WANTED RECORDS, VINTAGE STEREO EQUIPMENT, AND MUSIC MEMORABILIACleaning out? Downsizing? Estate sale?Local buyer. Cash paid. No collection to big... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Reports of loud noises resembling gunshots near downtown and at a mall prompt concerns and sirens.
  6:12PM on Dec 21: A social media post reports loud noises near downtown that sounded like gunshots, followed by sirens. (Nextdoor )
• Nextdoor user reports heavy police presence between Western and Cabrillo on Sepulveda and nine police cars with lights on in front of the Terrace Garden Apartments on Washington Ave.
  12:21AM on Dec 22: Police activity at Sepulveda Blvd & Western Ave, Torrance, California, per local source (Nextdoor )

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Culver City. Apply here.
• Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Culver City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Marina del Rey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Culver City

• Six-Story Affordable Housing Project Takes Shape Near Expo/Sepulveda Station (westsidetoday.com)
• Culver City Sales Tax Increase Set to Take Effect Soon, Affecting the Mall, Costco and More (westsidecurrent.com)
• Crafting the Look of NBA on Prime: Lighting Design with David Thibodeau (sportsvideo.org)

Santa Monica

• Santa Monica Approves Digital Billboards That Could Generate Millions (smdp.com)

Hermosa Beach

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